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Debra Bopp Barnes
For 31 years, I have been an educator. As a college student, my first job was working with preschool children. I have been a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent of schools, dire...view moreFor 31 years, I have been an educator. As a college student, my first job was working with preschool children. I have been a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent of schools, director of instruction, and finished my career as a principal and teacher for alternative high school students. I have 3 children, 2 step-sons, and two beautiful granddaughters.
During my 34 years working with children and parents, I have learned parenting is the key to a child's lifelong success. Children can be successful without effective parenting, but this is not the norm. Often, a teacher or another caring adult is necessary to inspire a child and lead them to success.
Just like a classroom, what you do in the early days or years of a child's life sets the tone for the remainder of the year or for the remainder of the child's life. It is definitely easier to start out as an effective parent than to begin effective parenting after the child is older. It is definitely never too late, but habits acquired by the child can be difficult to change.
I know parenting can be a joy, because my three wonderful, loving children have given me a lifetime of joy and continue to do so. I also have observed that parenting can be a struggle and a major stress.view less
Books by Debra Bopp Barnes
Creating Survivors: Children Able to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Life with Grace